Natural & Orange Discovery Mixed Case of 6 Wines
£95.00
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Description
Firstly, what is natural wine, and what is orange wine? Orange wine is easier to define as it’s white wine made in the same way as red wine, so rather than pressing the grapes to remove the juice and just using this to make the wine, the wine is kept in contact with its skins for longer. This adds very different flavours and can work very well, it can get carried away with itself and add in a bitterness and flavours reminiscent of cider, if this is what you are after, I strongly suggest you drink cider. For ‘natural’, the definition is a little murkier (all wine by its very definition is natural), but in an attempt to simplify it, it’s essentially wine made by doing as little as possible. Organic grapes, organic farming practices, hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentation and as little intervention as possible in the winery and the vineyard. The wine is then bottled without the addition of any sulphur or very, very low levels. When done properly, the results truly capture the very essence of the vineyard. When done badly, the wine can smell ‘funky’ and just not as it was possibly intended, which is too often the case in my experience. All the wines below prove that wine can be created with a minimum of intervention and taste great, though I will point out that when it comes to these styles of wine, these are the exceptions, not the rule.
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The wines we sell don’t come off a never-ending production line, so there is always a tiny chance that one of the wines in the curated cases drops out of stock. If this happens, we will replace the missing wine with one of similar style and always a higher value; we don’t want you to lose out here. The tasting notes in the case will change accordingly, and you’ll still have amazing wine.
What's inside?
Les Enracines Macon-Chardonnay, Burgundy, France (natural)
Chardonnay from the actual village of Chardonnay, crafted by the excellent Terroirs et Talents. There’s a fabulous richness and complexity to this wine, which marries well with its acidity and then a beautifully broad, creamy finish. Very good white Burgundy and much more complex than many a Macon.
Waterkloof Estate ‘Circle of Life’ White, Stellenbosch, South Africa (natural)
This estate used to be a big bulk wine producer, but its current owner bought it, ripped out every vine and replanted in a very organic fashion and employs farming methods that date back centuries. It’s a perfect marriage of nature and nurture. A fine and seamless blend of 3 classic white grapes. Sauvignon Blanc aromas are prominent on the nose, with lime and prickly pear notes. A tight mineral core and creamy mid palate from the Chenin Blanc gives complexity and a persistent finish, while a small proportion of Semillon adds texture and depth.
Cortese ‘Orange-utan’, Sicily (orange)
The Orange-utan is a gateway orange wine; it’s orange, but not too orange. It allows you to dip your toe into this style of skin contact winemaking and decide whether you choose to recoil or go further. A blend of Zibbibo and Insolia grapes, both native to Sicily, it’s a wild wine with an intriguing spiky edge and some serious complexity. It also has a cool name.
Santa Julia ‘Vinos Naturales’ Malbec, Argentina (natural)
This is Argentinian winemaking royalty, Zuccardi’s, first foray into the world of natural winemaking. Look, they’ve even gone for a playful label to try and fit in. Facetiousness aside, this is a distinctly different take on Malbec; it is a fresher style with some rustic notes at the edges and an earthy finish.
Chateau l’Ermite d’Auzan ‘Gavroche’ Rouge, France (natural)
A natural, organic and biodynamic cuvee from this fabulous property down near Nimes in the South of France. At its best, served lightly chilled, this is a pure, fresh and juicy cuvée that shows that simple can be complex but not complicated. Bright red fruit with a crunchy palate and a long, summery finish. A wine to drink among the vines and sunshine.
Emiliana ‘Coyam’, Chile (natural)
This estate is the leader in organic winemaking, and this cuvée is one of two that show that natural wine can be pure, bold, powerful and immediately welcoming. This wine has just celebrated 20 vintages, and it takes its name from the Mapuche word for the oak forest that surrounds the vineyards. A multi-grape blend with flavour taking precedence over varietal, it is deep, incredibly well structured, and whilst it may drink wonderfully now, it is also capable of ageing for another couple of decades. When done properly, natural wine is just really very good wine. It’s simple, really.
These six Fabulous Orange and Natural Wines for only £95 – you save £20